In their third Confederations Cup tournament, Joachim Löw’s inexperienced but talented side would go further than any other German squad in the tournament. Beating a brave Mexico 4-1 in Sochi, what was effectively described as a B-team before the tournament
Clinical Germany dispatch brave Mexico in action-packed Sochi semi-final
It is time for the semi-final showdown in Sochi between Joachim Löw’s young Germany team and an experienced Mexico outfit, with the winners meeting Chile in the final in St. Petersburg. In a tense semi-final in Kazan, the South American
Germany v Cameroon: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Needing just a point against African champions Cameroon to progress to the last four, Germany overcame a sluggish start to race to a comfortable 3-1 win, in a match that was not without controversy. After a somewhat dull first half
Germany make last four as they ease past Cameroon
The equation is simple. A point to make it into the last four, and a better result than Chile to top the group. Germany take on Cameroon in Sochi in their final group phase game, and there are more changes
Germany v Chile: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
After the relaxed – if sightly fraught – opening Confederations Cup game against Australia, Joachim Löw’s young team were given a thorough test by an experienced and well-drilled Chilean outfit. It was a game they grew into – having been
Germany and Chile share the spoils in Kazan
Having started the tournament with three points against Australia, Germany take on a powerful and experienced Chile at the Kazan Arena. With Cameroon and Australia sharing the spoils earlier in the afternoon, it is all set up for the winner
The Confederations Cup: Tournament Training
There has been much said about the Confederations Cup, a tournament that creates mixed feelings for football fans. For some, it is a summer gathering, a FIFA indulgence that holds no real value and provides little more than an annoying
Goalkeeping gaffes galore as Germany make heavy weather of Australian challenge
Just over a week after their 7-0 World Cup qualification “warm up” against San Marino in Nürnberg, the Mannschaft are in Russia to kick off their Confederations Cup group campaign against Australia in Sochi. Having played host to the Winter
Wagner nets hat-trick as Germany put seven past poor San Marino
The season is not quite over for the Mannschaft, but the last World Cup qualifier of 2016/17 takes place in Nürnberg where Joachim Löw’s young side take on group underdogs San Marino. With the big names all taking time out,
Kimmich’s wonder strike saves Germany at Denmark Debutante Ball
As Joachim Löw’s German side look to gather momentum before the impending Confederations Cup in Russia, proceedings get underway with this evening’s friendly in Brøndby against northern neighbours Denmark. It is the first meeting between the two sides since their
A Time to Shine as Germany face Denmark in Brøndby
The Confederations Cup is less than a fortnight away, and the new-look squad has its first outing against Denmark in Brøndby. In what might otherwise have been a strange situation, the inexperienced Mannschaft then play their final World Cup qualifier
Tschö, Poldi! Podolski signs off in style with a stunner
The first international action of 2017 sees Germany take on England, almost a year after the last meeting between the two teams in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. On that evening Joachim Löw’s side would throw away a two goal lead as their